May 2024

FRIENDS OF INGRAHAM

2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR

UPCOMING EVENTS AND FUNDRAISERS

The 2023/2024 school year is almost done..... but not yet!

At a glance:

May 30th - current Freshman (class of 2027) parent social

Legally Blonde- The Musical, May 31, June 1, June 2

June 1- FOI Signup event/fundraiser at In the Making Studio

June 1- IABC Pickleball Tournament fundraiser

June 2- Golden Ram nominations due

June 10- last FOI meeting 7pm in the library

June 18- SPREE (chaperones needed) and graduation

June 21- last day of school

Friends of Ingraham Last General Meeting

Monday June 10 7pm in the library is the Final FOI meeting of the year. We'll get school updates from Mr. Floe, approve a new budget for next year and approve new parent leadership team. We hope you can join us and set the priorities for next year and celebrate all the good things that we were able to do this year.

Golden Ram Nominations

Is there an outstanding Ingraham staff member or someone from the community that you believe deserves a special honor?

At our last meeting FOI will give out the Golden Ram Awards.

Friends of Ingraham awards two Golden Ram awards each year, one each to a staff and community member who have gone above and beyond to support the students. Learn more and submit a nomination.

Nominations are due June 2.

Golden Ram Nomination Form

FOI NEEDS YOU!!!

We need new additions to our parent leadership team. It's a great way to get involved and make sure the school has the resources it needs.

Reach out to us and we can work together to customize any of the positions below to match your strengths and how much time you have available.

Reach out to us at

friendsofingrahamhs@gmail.com.

We need commitments by June 10 or FOI will need to make hard decisions about next year. Please consider joining the board and help us continue to support the school!

President/Co-president: Partner with current president Kathleen Zagers and then step in to lead as President in 2025/2026. The president provides guidance and assistance to other board members, answers questions and connects with the Ingraham community and beyond. This is a role that requires some public speaking, leading monthly board meetings and an encouraging, supportive personality.

Communications: FOI has a multi-layered approach to communications. We are looking for someone who can write a monthly newsletter, help manage our social media accounts and keep our website updated. We are always interested in how we can best reach out to our families for optimum impact. We use programs like Canva, Constant Contact, Squarespace, Instagram and Facebook to help get the work done.

Fundraising: FOI would like to try some new fundraising strategies for next year. With the district budget cuts, we want to be certain that our fundraising efforts are successful and FOI is positioned to offer maximum assistance to the school as needed. Join the board and we can work together to find some fun ways to raise money. The current major fundraiser for FOI is the Annual Appeal. Additional smaller events raise extra revenue.

Grade Level Representative(s): The purpose of this new role is to build community within each graduating class, provide representation to FOI across grade levels, and spearhead fundraising efforts for Senior Spree (do not have to be in charge of this, but spearhead getting those efforts going early). We need reps for class of 2026 and 2028 (incoming freshman)

Parents for the Class of 2027 Let’s Celebrate the End of the Year!

Thursday, May 30 at 6pm - 8pm at Fremont Brewery

Getting your child through the first year of high school is no small thing. So let’s gather as a community of Ninth Grade families! We’ll stake out some space at the Fremont Brewery’s urban beer garden in Fremont. This will not be a fundraising event - just an opportunity to connect with other parents and hear a little more about what is ahead.

2 MORE GRANTS APPROVED

During the April FOI Board Meeting, we approved the final grants of the school year. These grants are made possible through generous donations to Friends of Ingraham.

And then.... we had two more grants submitted. FOI chose to dip into our savings and fund IB French textbooks and continue to update microphones for the performing arts.

See above about our need for parent leaders! We want to continue this important work and we need you.

An Evening of Creativity

Saturday June 1st

IHS parent Tara Broyhill is hosting an evening to indulge your creative side! Come with a friend or meet some new parents.

Tara will guide a small group through an art project/ creative endeavor. A fun way to spend a Saturday evening and benefits FOI!

If you have any questions, reach out at friendsofingrahamhs@gmail.com

SENIOR SPREE

CALLING ALL PARENTS WHO DO NOT HAVE A SENIOR! SPREE needs chaperones!!

Traditionally chaperones are any parent who does NOT have a senior. It is a great way to get a sneak peek of this amazing event. All night and partial night spots available. Thanks to all of our senior parents who volunteered LAST year! Now is the time to pay it forward for your future senior.

Learn more and sign up here!

What is SPREE? We know kids want to celebrate graduation. SPREE is a fun, SAFE all night party that is drug and alcohol free. This event benefits from fundraising over multiple years and traditionally is chaperoned by non-senior parents. Help us keep this tradition going!

Ingraham families, This is your last chance to get a yearbook! The book will be on sale May 27th until the end of the year. Order on school pay or in person at the fiscal office. Get yours now for only $70.

Bright Futures News

Bright Futures is currently supporting over 150 students with supplemental food through the weekend backpack program. The food being offered by the food bank starts to get a bit repetitive by this time of the school year. Consider brightening a students day by contributing some treats to add to the bags. Sign up here if you can drop off a donation.

Bright Futures also maintains and stocks the Pride Closet at school. This space keeps a variety of items that students "need". If you would like to contribute any items, our wish list is regularly updated with items that need to be restocked. Amazon wish list

Please join us at a meeting or reach out anytime to Bright Futures Chair, Aleka Brown at foibrightfutures@gmail.com

Senior Events

Senior Breakfast sign up to help coming soon!

Senior SPREE tickets on sale $85

Buy Tickets

Yard Signs and window signs are available in the main office and at the SPREE ticket sales table at lunch. Encourage your student to grab a sign while supplies last! Can you help hand out signs?

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080A48A8A72CA75-49732365-senior#/

SUPPORT IABC TODAY! (INGRAHAM ATHLETIC BOOSTERS)

Hey Ram Fans and Pickleball Enthusiasts! Join us on June 8th, 2024 for a Doubles Tournament with 3 guaranteed games.

Space is limited so find a partner today and sign up to secure your spot - $50/player ($100/team).

Registration closes May 31st or when we sell out.

Would you like to volunteer for this event? Contact Phillipa Dugaw at ingrahamramfans@gmail.com

Come check out our amazing students at this year's musical! Tickets for show still available. Performance is in the Ingraham auditorium

Tickets available at

https://ingrahamtheatre.ludus.com/index.php

REMINDERS FROM PREVIOUS NEWSLETTER

REMINDER: Free Money!

Friends of Ingraham is set up as an organization with the Fred Meyer Community Rewards program. If you shop at your local Fred Meyer, help FOI at the same time! Register your rewards card in the button below.

Seattle Public Schools App: An easy way to connect, find information and more

The Seattle Public Schools app enables parents, students, teachers and administrators to quickly access the resources, tools, news and information to stay connected and informed!

The Seattle Public Schools app features:

- Important school and class news and announcements

- Interactive resources including event calendars, maps, staff directory and more

You can download it to your phone from the App Store.

TalkingPoints App: An easy and effective way to communicate with teachers and school staff, quickly!

Have a question about your student’s homework? Need to know when the next choir concert is? Use TalkingPoints to ask teachers and school staff these types of questions and more!

Families are automatically signed up to receive district and school text messages through the phone number(s) provided to SPS when their student(s) enrolled for classes.

Families also have the option to download the mobile application or use the online application to communicate with teachers or school staff.

More information

SAFETY IS THE FIRST PRIORITY!

Support for Students

The following resources offer a collection of local agencies that can help support our community.

Teen Link offers young people peers to listen and discuss concerns. Calls and chats are confidential. Call 1-866-teenlink (833-6546)
Crisis Connections offers 24-hour support. Call 1-866-427-4747
Additional community resources are available on the Seattle Public Schools Mental Health Services department webpage.

If you have an immediate safety concern, call the following hotline anytime.

Safe Schools Hotline 206-252-0510

Use of SPS APP to report concerns

Please know that you or your student can send a message using Tip Line to report any unusual activity, dangerous situation, anything suspicious seen on social media, etc. There is an option to upload an image as well. All of this done anonymously.